Writing and Editing for Publication

Course aim

To further develop students’ skills and knowledge required for the close editing of a wide range of texts and to prepare them for the appropriate method of publication.

Course content

Students will acquire skills in the close editing of a wide range of texts, and also knowledge about the changing theoretical and practical approach to graphic design and publication as a result of changes in technology, and current issues in copyright. They will be mentored and encouraged to establish contact with the networks operating in the field, eg the Society of Editors, the Australian Society for Technical Communication, the Macquarie Style Council to be able to maintain future professional development.

Textbook(s)

Department of Finance 2002, Style manual: for authors, editors and printers , 6th edn, John Wiley & Sons, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Workshop	2.5 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Open book editing test, Portfolio, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.